Hanwha Systems has secured a contract worth 54.7 billion won (approximately $39.7 million) to develop a prototype multi-function radar (MFR) for South Korea’s next-generation Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile II (L-SAM II) air defence system. The contract marks an important development in South Korea’s efforts to strengthen its advanced missile defence capabilities and improve protection against emerging aerial threats.
The new multi-function radar is being designed to provide advanced detection, tracking, and monitoring capabilities for the L-SAM II programme. It will feature improved radar technology capable of identifying and tracking multiple incoming threats simultaneously, enabling defence operators to monitor complex aerial situations more effectively.
The radar will also incorporate advanced algorithms specifically developed to support high-altitude interceptions. These capabilities are intended to improve target identification, tracking accuracy, and response coordination against incoming threats, including advanced missile systems operating at high altitudes.
Compared with the existing L-SAM radar, the new system is expected to deliver significantly greater detection range and enhanced overall performance. Through this contract, Hanwha Systems will contribute to the development of South Korea’s next-generation air defence infrastructure, supporting the country’s efforts to advance indigenous radar technology and strengthen its multi-layered missile defence capabilities.
